A Method for Estimating Target Acceleration and Its Use in a Missile Guidance Law

Abstract

This report describes an algorithm for estimating target velocity and acceleration using radar and inertial sensor measurements as inputs. In order to determine the accuracy and benefits of such an estimator, the algorithm is incorporated into a missile guidance law. Through the use of a simulation, terminal miss distances are compared with a similar missile using proportional navigation. Simulation results indicate a reduction in miss distance when such an estimate is used because of the missile's ability to recognize and compensate more quickly for the target maneuver.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADB024885

Entities

People

  • Richard A. Bednar

Organizations

  • Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Algorithms
  • Estimators
  • Guidance
  • Homing
  • Line Of Sight
  • Maneuvers
  • Measurement
  • Miss Distance
  • Navigation
  • Proportional Navigation
  • Security
  • Simulations
  • Terminal Guidance
  • Terminals
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Trajectories

Readers

  • Control Systems Engineering.
  • Missile Defense Systems.
  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.